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• Audis, VWs recalled for airbag defects, coolant-pump fire risks

  28-01-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen AG is recalling hundreds of thousands of cars and SUVs in the U.S., almost all of them Audi models, to fix two airbag defects and coolant pumps that may overheat and cause fires.
  
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• Mercedes answers dealers' pleas for more SUVs, crossovers

  28-01-2017 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mercedes-Benz will distribute more SUVs and crossovers to its U.S. dealerships this year -- answering dealers' pleas for more inventory.
  
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• Cadillac gives relief on Pinnacle

  28-01-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cadillac is modifying portions of the dealer-incentive program that starts in April to let retailers receive payments sooner and earn partial bonuses even if they fall as much as 15 percent short of monthly sales targets.
  
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• A much happier new year for VW dealers

  28-01-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Following decades of contentious factory/dealer relations and one of the largest scandals in automotive history, Volkswagen dealers were cheering and smiling following their make meeting Saturday.
  
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• Ford targets 13% U.S. retail share

  28-01-2017 21:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford wants to grow its U.S. retail market in 2017, telling dealers Saturday it aims to break the 13 percent barrier.
  
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• Ford plans 90-second Super Bowl commercial, dealers told

  28-01-2017 21:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ford will advertise in the Super Bowl next week for the first time in three years. The automaker previewed its 90-second commercial for dealers during Saturday's make meeting at NADA, according to sources in the room.
  
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• Experian analyst: Still room to grow in flat market

  28-01-2017 21:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Even though U.S. light-vehicle sales are expected to remain relatively flat, there are still plenty of opportunities for conquest sales, said Erik Hjermstad, senior automotive market analyst for Experian.
  
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• Mini betting on bigger Countryman to win back sales

  28-01-2017 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mini dealers hope the bigger, redesigned Countryman crossover will help the brand solve its U.S. volume and marketing woes.
  
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• Ford CEO told Trump 1 million jobs at stake because of fuel economy regs

  28-01-2017 19:03
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Fiat,Ford,GMIt's all a numbers game.Continue reading Ford CEO told Trump 1 million jobs at stake because of fuel economy regs Ford CEO told Trump 1 million jobs at stake because of fuel economy regs originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 28 Jan 2017 13:03:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Chevy sees more gains in U.S. retail share

  28-01-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Chevrolet expects a third consecutive year of U.S. retail market share gains in 2017, executives told dealers.
  
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• “Auto makers will continue to invest in Mexico” (LMC Automotive) - The Yucatan Times

  28-01-2017 17:30 via theyucatantimes.com
  
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  “Auto makers will continue to invest in Mexico” (LMC Automotive)
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  Forecasting firm LMC Automotive expects auto makers will continue to invest in Mexico over the next four years despite tariff threats and social media shaming from President Donald Trump. The study, released Jan. 18, said production south of the border ...and more »
  
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• The Alta Motors Redshift ST concept is a street tracker dream that could come true

  28-01-2017 16:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Motorcycle,ElectricAlta Motors wows us with an electric street tracker concept that will debut at The One Moto Show and might eventually make it to its official line up.Continue reading The Alta Motors Redshift ST concept is a street tracker dream that could come true The Alta Motors Redshift ST concept is a street tracker dream that could come true originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 28 Jan 2017 10:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Ema
  
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• Playing in the snow | 2017 Dodge Challenger GT First Drive

  28-01-2017 06:01
  
  Filed under:Videos,Dodge,First Drives,Coupe,PerformanceMopar's muscle coupe borrows all-wheel drive from the Charger sedan.Continue reading Playing in the snow | 2017 Dodge Challenger GT First Drive Playing in the snow | 2017 Dodge Challenger GT First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 28 Jan 2017 00:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford CEO tells Trump mpg rules put 1 million U.S. jobs at risk

  28-01-2017 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  About 1 million U.S. jobs are at risk if fuel-economy rules don't align with market reality, according to Ford CEO Mark Fields, who delivered the estimation directly to President Trump this week.
  
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• FCA adding as many as 400 U.S. dealerships, sources say

  28-01-2017 01:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler is in the midst of adding as many as 400 new U.S. dealerships even as its U.S. sales appear to have stalled, two dealers familiar with the plan and an FCA source said.
  
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• GM, Honda to announce fuel cell technology advance, report says

  28-01-2017 00:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  General Motors and Honda are expected on Monday to announce an expansion of their collaboration on fuel cell technology development, people familiar with the plans told Reuters after a press conference advisory was released.
  
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• Time, Ally honor Carl Swope

  28-01-2017 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Carl Swope is the 2017 Time Dealer of the Year. Swope received the award at the National Automobile Dealers Association convention Friday. He owns Swope Toyota in Elizabethtown, Ky.
  
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• Ford dealers will be key players in mobility push

  28-01-2017 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dealers will play an increasingly greater role as Ford Motor Co. transforms to offer new mobility services, CEO Mark Fields said Friday.
  
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